Best Places to go at night in Osaka

Osaka is one of the biggest cities in Japan and the nightlife in Osaka is just as interesting as in Tokyo, with different neon colored lights shining around which beckons you into the different restaurants, bars, Izakayas, clubs and other nightlife spots. Just like in Tokyo the trains stop moving early so that means you might "need" to stay out until the morning. You can see the lights at Dotonbori, Restaurants at Shinsekai or the Umeda Sky building. Be sure to head out to Osaka's nightlife and check the sights mentioned in this list!

Dotonbori is a popular tourist destination in Osaka. There is never a boring moment in Dotonbori, a town covered with colorful signs and neon lights. And don’t forget to try the large variety of Osaka’s delicious food.

Shinsekai makes you feel as if you time traveled to Osaka in the 1960s. Surrounding Osaka’s symbolic Tsutenkaku, it is an area recommended for Osaka delicacies such as kushikatsu (skewers of seasoned meat) and takoyaki (deep-fried balls of octopus and batter).

Umeda Sky Building has a popular 360-degree panoramic observation deck. See the city of Osaka down below and the horizon in the distance. You will want to take your time while the view changes from sunset to the glittering night scenery.

A cobblestone laneway with the atmosphere of old Osaka. Its origins lay with the street stalls within Hozen-ji Temple near the image of Mizukake Fudo. The two lanes spanning up to 80 meters contain 60 restaurants serving Japanese and Western cuisine along with a number of bars, creating a lively scene.